Rebuilding Uchiha By Removing Fugaku

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At this moment, beside Toki stood a beautiful woman with striking red hair and crimson eyes, seemingly in her early twenties.

At first glance, she bore an uncanny resemblance to Uzumaki Kushina, sharing about 80-90% of her features.

She was Toki's second unexpected surprise during his visit to Kusagakure: Uzumaki Chizuru.

Chizuru was the mother of Uzumaki Karin, who would later appear in the anime. However, due to the butterfly effect, Chizuru was still single at this time. She had recently sought refuge in Kusagakure and was handed over to Toki for a mere 5 million ryō.

Even though years had passed since the destruction of the Uzumaki clan, bounties for capturing surviving members were still active on the black market. To Kusagakure, using her to offset 5 million ryō was a bargain.

But for Toki, the deal was far more valuable. He knew that Chizuru carried the same royal Uzumaki bloodline as Kushina. More importantly, she was a distant relative of the Senju clan.

This made her a vital piece in his plans. After all, the key to awakening the Rinnegan lay in possessing the Senju clan's bloodline, the so-called body of the Sage of Six Paths.

At this moment, Uzumaki Chizuru's face was clouded with sadness and fear. As a distant relative of the Senju clan, she could only imagine the tragic fate that awaited her.

With a pitiful expression, she asked softly, "Can you tell me where I'll be going next?"

Toki glanced at her and said calmly, "Don't worry. I won't hand you over to Konoha."

Chizuru froze, looking at him in disbelief.

Toki's voice grew colder. "The destruction of the Uzumaki clan… Konoha's Anbu were involved, weren't they?"

Chizuru bit her lip, tears streaming down her face.

The Uzumaki clan, alongside the Senju and Uchiha clans, was one of the most powerful lineages in the ninja world. Their ability to single-handedly establish Uzushiogakure and the Land of Whirlpools was a testament to their strength.

Unlike the Senju clan, whose strength largely revolved around Hashirama, every member of the Uzumaki clan had unparalleled chakra reserves and a natural talent for chakra control.

Their power should have ensured the clan's survival. But their immense skill in sealing techniques—capable of controlling even tailed beasts—made them a target. The so-called alliance with Konoha was nothing more than a pretense.

After the destruction of Uzushiogakure, Konoha was the only party to benefit, gaining both a pure-blooded Uzumaki princess and access to the clan's sealing techniques.

Even now, Chizuru vividly remembered how her people had been betrayed and scattered. Those who managed to escape sought refuge in smaller villages, avoiding Konoha at all costs.

Toki's tone softened as he continued, "The Uchiha clan faces a similar plight. Sarutobi and his accomplices have long plotted to wipe us out."

"I promise you, I won't hand you over to Konoha. On the contrary, the Uchiha clan is spearheading a revolution. We seek to protect all those who have been persecuted by Sarutobi."

Chizuru stared at him, wide-eyed and trembling. "Is… is that true?"

Toki extended his hand with a kind smile. "Of course. I'm also a close friend of Tsunade, the last heir of the Senju clan. If you'd prefer, I can send you to her for protection."

Hearing this, Chizuru broke down in tears, unable to contain her emotions. She had endured too much hardship since the destruction of her clan.

"Thank you… thank you!" Chizuru knelt before him, bowing repeatedly. "I pledge myself to you, Lord Toki, even as your humble servant."